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    Old 07-30-2016, 05:25 PM
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    WOW, learn something new each day on Quiltingboards. I never knew about schmetz color chart. Thank you soooo much.
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    Old 07-31-2016, 04:22 AM
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    Originally Posted by Bree123
    They are my "go-to" needle for most piecing & quilting. As far as machine needles go, Microtex/Sharps are the sharpest, thinnest needles out there in each size (be sure to match the size with what your thread manufacturer recommends -- I use size 70/10 with Aurifil 50/2 and size 80/12 with Aurifil 40/2 and 28/2). They are especially great for batiks, but I really like them with any fabric.

    I prefer the Schmetz brand because their needles are all color coded so even if I forget what needle I have in the machine (size & type). I have also used their Quilting needles for quilting. I like the rounded Quilting tip for certain fabrics that have a looser weave like repros (for regular fabrics & batiks, I use Microtex for quilting, too). And, of course, I've also done regular clothing & home dec sewing on it, for which I use other types of needles. Here's a link to their color chart: http://www.schmetzneedles.com/schmetz-color-code-chart/
    Great input. THANK YOU!
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    Old 07-31-2016, 05:50 AM
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    I love them for fmq. I use quilting needles for piecing.
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    Old 07-31-2016, 05:54 AM
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    Does anyone know where you can purchase these needles in bulk at a reduced price?
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    Old 07-31-2016, 06:30 AM
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    I use the microtex 80/12 for piecing quilts. 70/10 is best for batiks.
    I've been very happy with them, use them in all of my machines.
    Sharon in Texas
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    Old 07-31-2016, 06:31 AM
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    I use them often. They are a favorite of mine~
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    Old 07-31-2016, 06:35 AM
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    Originally Posted by silverfoxmag
    Does anyone know where you can purchase these needles in bulk at a reduced price?
    I don't. I buy mine from JoAnns when they are half priced which seems to be fairly often or with my 50% off coupon.
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    Old 07-31-2016, 06:47 AM
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    Wow, that's great! I was trying to figure out yesterday what needle I had in my machine and even with the magnifier it was hard to read.
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    Old 07-31-2016, 07:16 AM
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    Originally Posted by silverfoxmag
    Does anyone know where you can purchase these needles in bulk at a reduced price?
    Typically direct from Schmetz seems to be the best price for 100-packs, but right now they only have the 70/10 needles in stock. This seems to be next best for sizes 80/12 and 90/14: http://www.stitchintheditch.com/product-p/s15x1-80.htm
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    Old 07-31-2016, 09:20 AM
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    Great information! I think I've been doing it all wrong and now know how to adjust my thinking as well as my needles. I bet this will make things easier for me. So is there anything that tells which weight thread should be used for which size needles or does that even matter?
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